'Progress' nominated for two IAWTV awards

Steampunk web series faces heavyweights in 'Battlestar Gallactica' and 'Continuum'

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- "Progress," the steampunk web series, has received two International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) Awards nominations in the categories of "Best Visual Effects (Digital)" and "Best Design (Art Direction/Production)." Three of the scheduled 10 episodes in the series are live on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ProgressTheSeries.

"Our nomination confirms a small, independent production company that creates quality programming can compete with extremely well-funded projects like 'Battlestar Gallactica' and 'Continuum,' " said Nicole Wright, series producer and director. "It's an honor just to be nominated among some of the giants in the business, validating our high production values."

The visual effects were created by British animator-editor Paul Lada whose credits as an animator include "Prometheus," "Harry Potter," "Tomb Raider" and "Charlotte's Web." Art Design was a collaborative effort of David King (production design), Shannon Arrant (costumes) and Andrea Garduno (art and illustrations).

About "Progress""Progress" is a ten-episode web series. Victorian England has a steam-powered Internet and Jack the Ripper is posting his crimes on the web. The series has been featured in numerous publications, including Wired.com's GeekMom blog and The Steampunk Tribune. To learn more about the series, visit www.ProgressTheSeries.com.